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My care-reciever would take off her bandages/remove her scabs because she either thought it was just dirt on her skin and/or she thought the bandages were on for so long...it must be healed by now. The interesting things we as care-takers deal with as our loved ones age and they are affected by the decline in their senses (increasing poor eyesight) and cognitive decline (losing track of time). Great suggestions with distraction and additional covering of the wounds!!!
Compression hose can help healing, as well. I had what I'm fairly sure was a spider bite on my ankle (appeared suddenly, no obvious cause, hurt a lot but wasn't infected) that was very painful and didn't want to heal. At the same time I had skinned a shin that healed up quickly. The wound care people said that is was going to need compression to heal; either come in every three days to have it re-wrapped or wear a compression sock over a sponge bandage. They are not easy to get off--that's part of the idea--but it did heal up. One of the doctors said that I could fold it to make three layers over the bandage which allowed me to use the lower compression sock that is easier to handle. I wore a light stretchy stocking under it with a wide top so it didn't dig in to my leg. It's now healed.
Depends on which part of the leg, but compression hosiery are difficult to get on, but also difficult to get off and if the bandage is on the lower part of the leg, putting this type of hosiery on her leg might help. Buck and Buck catalog has clothing for people who are prone to undressing themselves, with fasteners they can't get to and maybe that would help. If it's a real problem and doesn't resolve, some doctors will put a cast on the area to put a stop to self-mutilation. It could be it's painful or itching...there's medicines to deal with that or an ice pack might help. Just some thoughts...
This may work. Use that stick and seal wrap. We used it on Mom to keep her bandage from getting wet. Also, a tube sock covering the bandage. Doctor gave me a real stretchy thing to put over it so the bandage will stay on at night. Or, a knee high that will cover it up.
Mt FIL has a serious fall which luckily, didn't break anything, but having that very fragile "old person's" skin, he kind of just peeled off a huge piece of skin as he fell (on his forearm). Bled like crazy! He had home health, but for some reason, the person wasn't qualified to debride, clean and rebandage the wound twice a day as required. I gave up on the Home health aide and began going out to his place twice a day and doing it myself. The wound was HUGE and oozing and really needed to be covered lavishly with antibiotic ointment. Quite the job---I'd spend 1/2 hr doing this, and he'd spend the day picking at the bandage. SO even tho it was summer and pretty hot, I'd put him in a long sleeve T shirt with tight-ish wristbands and cranked down the A/C to about 70. He left it alone then. Out of sight, out of mind??
I know this sounds crazy, but when I had that trouble with MIL I had her grandkids draw on the bandage I wrapped on the outside. One of my children asked grandma to wear it so that she could be close and help make her better. The grand kids are one of the only things she responds to. That bandage was something she proudly wore. If there are no grandkids try having the Dr. write something on the and outside wrap for the bandage.
I have a friend who has a similar problem with a developmentally disabled son and a skin condition. She puts him in overalls and that makes it hard for him to reach his legs.
What type of injury is it? Does the doctor say it's mandatory to keep the bandage on?
My cousin had trouble keeping wraps, bandages, etc., on too. She had fractured fingers, but wouldn't keep the wrap on. She had a cyst on her face and wouldn't stop picking it. They used a liquid bandage and that helped, but she still picked at it.
I would suggest to watch her constantly and keep her distracted and if that fails, I would put pants or some garment like an adult onesie that she can't remove on over the bandage. If she can't get the onesie off, then she can't remove the bandage.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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The wound care people said that is was going to need compression to heal; either come in every three days to have it re-wrapped or wear a compression sock over a sponge bandage. They are not easy to get off--that's part of the idea--but it did heal up. One of the doctors said that I could fold it to make three layers over the bandage which allowed me to use the lower compression sock that is easier to handle. I wore a light stretchy stocking under it with a wide top so it didn't dig in to my leg. It's now healed.
My cousin had trouble keeping wraps, bandages, etc., on too. She had fractured fingers, but wouldn't keep the wrap on. She had a cyst on her face and wouldn't stop picking it. They used a liquid bandage and that helped, but she still picked at it.
I would suggest to watch her constantly and keep her distracted and if that fails, I would put pants or some garment like an adult onesie that she can't remove on over the bandage. If she can't get the onesie off, then she can't remove the bandage.